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Electrician Salary in Los Angeles, CA
Electricians in Los Angeles earn $24–$50/hr (19% above the national average). Below is the full pay breakdown with annual equivalents, certifications that move the number, and a direct path to work.
Los Angeles, California$24–$50/hrFull-time / Contract
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Hourly range
$24–$50
per hour, W2 or 1099
Annual equivalent
$49,920–$104,000
assuming 2,080 hours/year
How Los Angeles compares
Los Angeles, CA$24–$50/hr
National average$20–$42/hr
Los Angeles pay 19% above the national average. National ranges reflect entry to journeyman-level work; annual equivalents at $41,600–$87,360.
Certifications that move the number
Los Angeles employers pay the top of the range for techs who hold these. Missing one? You can still apply — we match you to roles that fit.
- Journeyman Electrician License
- OSHA 30
- Arc Flash Safety
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